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Arman Tsarukyan Behind the scenes at the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/armantsarukyan
Sidelined by Dana White and awaiting the outcome of the lightweight division (up to 70,3 kg) before returning to the world's most famous octagon, Arman Tsarukyan has been closely observing the company's progress. In this context, the Armenian reached a curious conclusion in an interview with 'Complex' this Wednesday (21). According to him, the UFC has become increasingly fearful of the rise of Russian athletes.
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According to him, the confrontation between Paddy Pimblett e Justin gaethje, which will define the new interim champion this Saturday (24), is a situation that favors the Ultimate's media interests, as it involves a European measuring forces with an American.
“Petr, Khamzat, Islam, Ankalaev, me, Movsar – if we were to take all the belts, the UFC wouldn’t have any champions from the USA and England. So, if Gaethje wins, great; if Paddy wins, great too,” he stated.
Arman Tsarukyan feels the UFC is worried about Russian domination 😤🇷🇺
"Petr, Khamzat, Islam, Ankalaev, me, Movsar – if we're gonna take all the belts, then the UFC won't have champions from the US and England. So if Gaethje wins, they're good; if Paddy wins, they're good."… pic.twitter.com/jnoy6dgbWT
— Red Corner MMA (@RedCorner_MMA) January 21, 2026
The fighter's statement is similar to a recent report of Khabib NurmagomedovThe leader of the Dagestan Clan even went so far as to say that the matchmakers Ultimate fighters are reportedly reluctant to sign fighters from the Caucasus. In addition to... Islam makhachev e Khamzat Shimaev, figures like Movsar Evloev Magomed Anakalaev and Magomed Anakalaev are also standouts in their respective categories.
Arman Tsarukyan in victory in the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/@UFC
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